Cosmetic surgeons are doctors and medical specialists who perform different kinds of surgeries such as abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, mammoplasty, rhinoplasty, buttock augmentation, cheek augmentation, lip enhancement, etc. They also perform repair and replant surgeries such as reconstructive surgeries, microsurgery, hand surgery, and treat high-level burns and wounds. Reconstructing body parts is a vital aspect of cosmetic surgery. Surgeons perform procedures, depending on the area of specialisation. Mastectomy, contracture surgery (for burn victims), sexual reassignment surgery, chemical peel, collagen injections are just some of the varied procedures that a cosmetic surgeon may have to do in the course of his profession.

Cosmetic surgeons have to be skilled in handling tools and technology related to surgery. Since they mostly deal in surgical operations, high levels of concentration and excellent medical skills are essential to make a mark in this field.